Deposits will be required at the time of registration for each week. This deposit will hold your child’s spot for that particular camp. Deposits are $10 per child per week. All fees must be made via EFT from either your checking account or credit card. Fees will be drafted each Wednesday prior to the start date of your child’s camp unless another day is specified.

Refund/Cancellation Policy
If the YMCA cancels a camp, a full refund of the camp price will be given. If you wish to cancel a camp week for your child, you must notify the Childcare Director in writing 2 weeks in advance. Any fees paid for that camp will be refunded minus the deposit. The deposit paid will be applied to a future camp week. If you fail to turn in a 2 week notice for a cancellation you’ll be responsible for full payment.

Transfer Policy
All request for a transfer to a different camp must be made in writing. We will gladly transfer your child to another camp session if space allows. If a transfer is approved, you will be notified via email. All fees paid will be applied to new camp week, if additional fees are due, these will be drafted according to the weekly payment schedule.

Financial Assistance

The YMCA believes in serving the needs of everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay full fees. Financial assistance, based on need, is available for camp. We will accept financial assistance applications beginning February 15. Awards are given on a first come basis.

QUICK TIPS FOR SUMMER CAMP SURVIVAL

THIS IS YOUR GO-TO GUIDE FOR EVERYTHING YOU AND YOUR CAMPER NEED TO KNOW TO BE PREPARED AND HAVE AN AWESOME CAMP EXPERIENCE!

DROP OFF AND PICK UP Think of how your child’s school runs this time of day! That’s how we will run it too. If you need to talk to the staff, please park your car and walk with your child to the check in area.

CAMP DAY STARTS AT 9:00AM. To ensure your child gets the full camp experience, please drop off between 7:00AM and 8:45AM.

LUNCH AND SNACK WILL BE PROVIDED. Our summer meal partners, Community Food Bank of Central Alabama have teamed up to provide every child in our camp a free nutritious lunch and snack. Click Here to view our weekly menu >>

CHILDREN GOING TO SWIM LESSONS MUST BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE 7:45 IN THE MORNING! The lifeguard will come and get all children in camp swim at 7:50AM for their lesson at 8. If you are late, you must take your child inside of the YMCA to their lesson. Do not drop them off in the drop off line. If you would like to register your child for Camp Swim Lessons, please click HERE.

A SUMMER CAMP T-SHIRT WILL BE GIVEN TO EACH CHILD THAT IS REGISTERED FOR CAMP. Every child will be given their Summer Camp T-shirt on their first day of camp.

BE PREPARED FOR YOUR CHILD’S CLOTHES TO GET DIRTY AT CAMP. Campers play hard each day and they will get dirty!

KEEP NORMAL BEDTIMES. Campers will go home tired each day and need adequate sleep for the next day of fun and activities.

WE RECOMMEND WATER AND/OR SPORTS DRINKS ONLY. Soda will dehydrate your child quickly. Campers will not be allowed to use the vending machines while at the YMCA.

LABEL EVERYTHING YOU WANT BACK! Throughout the summer, our lost and found grows larger each week. Items that are labeled are easily returned to their owner. Any items without names will be donated each Friday.

TOYS ARE NOT ALLOWED! Do not send: CELL PHONES, video games, cards, toys, make-up, expensive clothing, iPods, etc. to camp with your child. We are not responsible for lost or broken items!

CLOSED TOE AND HEEL SHOES ONLY ARE ALLOWED. Campers will be doing a lot of running in the summer and to help prevent unnecessary injuries, sandals, crocs, flip flops, etc. will not be allowed. Your child will not be allowed to check in wearing inappropriate shoes.

EARLY CHECK OUT WILL BE FROM 2:00PM TO 3:45PM EACH DAY If you wish to check your child out early, please park your car and walk in to the front desk. Our front desk staff will ask to see you I.D before you are permitted to check your child out. Children may not be checked out between 3:45PM and 4:00PM so that we can get all children in place for Pick up.

PICK UP ENDS AT 6:30PM A fee of $1 per minute will be charged after 6:35 pm. Every attempt will be made to contact you! DHR and Pelham Police Department will be contacted if you are unable to be reached after 7:30 pm.

WHAT TO BRING DAILY? Campers need to bring a water bottle, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and hat all in a backpack.

FOR BILLING, CANCELLATION AND TRANSFERS, please contact the YMCA Business Office at businessoffice@ymcabham.org or 445-2850.

CAMP LEADERSHIPS TEAM:

Camp Director- Sydney Fant sfant@ymcabham.org 685-6510

Camp Coordinator- Danny Gosa (will get an email)

CAMP SCHEDULE

While individual camp agendas vary, here’s generally what a typical day at camp looks like:

Traditional (Full Day) Camps

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Drop-off

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Morning assembly

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Field games/STEM/Arts and crafts

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM: Field games/STEM/Arts and crafts

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM: Field games/STEM/Arts and crafts

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: Swimming/Archery/Indoor enrichment/Woods

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM: Swimming/Archery/Indoor enrichment/Woods

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Swimming/Archery/Indoor enrichment/Woods

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Afternoon Snack

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Pick-up/ Camper Voice and Choice

Themes and Dates

Summer Spirit Week - May 28-May 31

Get ready to kick-off summer with some super summer spirit! During Spirit Week, you’ll get to meet your soon-to-be best friends as you join your age-group’s team. From there, you’ll need to put your creative spirit into high gear as you help your team make their own mascot, chant, flag, and color. So go ahead and show us your summer spirit!

Ahoy, Matey! - June 3-7

Batten down your hatches, hoist the mainsail and put on your nicest eyepatch as you pair up with your best mates for a week filled with pirate-themed games and crafts. And just remember: when you’re searching for buried treasure, Y marks the spot!

Happy Holidays - June 10-14

It’s time to get into the ho-ho-holiday’s with a week stuffed full of holiday-themed outfits and activities. It’ll be five days of fun and festivities featuring a different holiday every day with no tricks, but plenty of treats!

The Y World of Sports - June 17-21

Whether you’re destined to become a sports superstar, or you’ve just always wanted to try something new, we’ve got a sport for you! We’ll be your head coach during this week of fun and games as we help you find a sport you’ll love. Because at the Y, the real winners are the ones who can have the most fun!

Captain Y and the Superheroes - June 24-28

Ever wondered what your superpower would be? Or maybe what your origin story would look like? Or even whether you should go cape or no cape? Now you don’t have to! Get ready for a super-fun superhero-themed week filled with amazing activities to help you find your inner superhero. Also, definitely go cape.

The Y Olympics - July 1-5

Let the games begin! Get ready, get set, and go for a week-long series of Olympic-style games. You’ll even get the chance to compete against campers from other branches for points to see who will bring home bronze, silver, or gold! (And a year’s worth of bragging-rights, too).

Beyond the Board Game - July 8-12

Sorry! But there’s nothing boring about this week. Get ready to roll the dice and watch as your favorite board games come to life. Not only will you get to help build and play these life-sized board games, you’ll also get to be in the games themselves! Your move, camper.

Through the Decades - July 15-19

Ok campers, it’s time to ask your parents some tough questions. Questions like, what’s up with tie-dye, and what was the deal with disco? Get ready to go back in time for a week where every day is a different decade! You’ll have the time of your life during decade-themed games, activities and more!

The A in STEAM - July 22-26

It’s time to warm up your creative engines as we spend a week putting the A(RT) in STEAM. Dust off your paint brushes, set-up your easels and put on your out-of-the-box thinking cap for a week of art, skits, and an extra-special talent show.

Color Wars - July 29-August 2

This. Means. War. Color Wars that is! Prepare yourself for the most colorful week of summer as you’re divided up into battalions, err, teams to face off against other campers in a weeklong competition of games. Let the battle, err, friendly competitions, begin!

GRADES

Voyagers - RISING 1ST-2ND GRADE

Trekkers - RISING 3RD-4TH GRADE

NAVIGATORS - RISING 5TH-6TH GRADE

Teen Camp - Rising 7th-8th Grade

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Day Camp Swim Lessons

Dates

Session 1: 6/3-6/13

Session 2: 6/17-6/27

Session 3: 7/8-7/18

Session 4: 7/22-8/1

Each session is Monday-Thursday for 2 weeks and consists of 8, 30 minute lessons.

Cost

$60/member and $100/non-member.

Time

Lessons are 8am-8:30am. The instructor will pick up the kids from camp by 7:45am (anyone arriving after that time will need to bring their child to the pool deck) and will be returned to the camp counselors after the lesson is completed by the swim instructors.

CHILDCARE & Youth Sports

AFTERSCHOOL ACADEMY • Learn and Play

Sports Overview •

Research shows that children who participate in afterschool programs are more successful in academics, are healthier, and more often maintain positive behaviors. Afterschool Programming at the Y is specially geared to achieve these results.

The YMCA has recently adopted The Y’s Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards for Early Childhood and Afterschool Programs. These standards, when implemented fully, will show the Y’s commitment to being one of the largest and healthiest providers of early childhood education and afterschool programming in the nation.

Cost: $205 per month for members/$306 per month for non-members

REGISTRATION FOR 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR

Registration opens May 15th.

You can register online by clicking here or in person by appointment only. Email sfant@ymcabham.org to make an appointment.

We will need an After School Info Sheet filled out on each child, even if registered online. Please turn it in within 2 weeks of registration.

We will also need a recent photo of your child if we do not already have on file from Summer Day Camp or After School 2017-18.

Payments will be made through a draft system, and payment is due on the 1st of each month. Draft is our only method of payment unless you pay in full for the year up front.

We do not prorate any month of ASA for days missed (holidays, teacher work days, absences). Our fee is based on the total cost for 1 school year of ASA divided into 10 equal monthly payments.

SCHOOLS WE SERVE

Pelham Oaks (Valley Intermediate)

Pelham Ridge (Valley Elementary)

Pelham Park Middle

Riverchase Elementary

Helena Intermediate

Helena Elementary

Helena Middle

Parent Information

Running late to pick up your child from After School Academy? Need to relay a message to our counselors? If you cannot get in touch with our Interim Childcare Director, Sydney Fant (sfant@ymcabham.org), please contact our front desk at 664-9622. They will quickly relay the message.

REMEMBER - The PELHAM YMCA DOES NOT pick up in the event of emergency early school dismissal. For safety reasons, we don't like to put our vans on the road in severe inclement weather situations.

LEARN & PLAY

Learn & Play offers safe, fun child care for members during facility use. A parent or guardian must stay on the premises while their child is in our Learn & Play area.

Learn and Play Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00am - 12:30pm and 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday 8:00am - 12:30pm

Sunday Closed

Learn and play summer hours:

Monday,Wednesday,Friday 8:00am-12:30pm and 4:00pm-8:00pm

Tuesday,Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm

Saturday 8:00am-12:30pm

Sunday Closed

For more information contact:

YOUTH SPORTS OVERVIEW

YMCA youth sports register players whether you are a YMCA member or not and we play among other YMCA branches. Our leagues are divided into age-ranges (3-16yo) and are both co-ed and gender specific. We emphasize fairness and build player confidence through achievement and believe competition is best kept in perspective to achieve these goals.

Go here to register:

REGISTRATION

Registration is on-line (first-come) and you select the practice day (Team) convenient to bring your child each week. Our leagues are officiated with experienced YMCA staff. Our volunteer coaches pass background checks and given on-line training tools to make their efforts pay off.

Flag Football, Soccer and Girl's Volleyball are offered in the Spring and Fall. Baseball is a summer sport and Basketball is offered in the winter months. Note: We do not allow players currently in other competitive same sport leagues, to enroll.

CONTACT INFORMATION

CODE OF CONDUCT

All YMCA Youth Sports depend on all participants to behave in accordance with common-sense responsibility and character. To codify our expectations, we have adopted a Code Of Conduct policy whose guidelines are a minimum listing, but is not limited to, best practices for a rewarding and pleasurable experience for all. In those situations where behavior is deemed outside of our core values, and directed to either fellow participants, family members, staff or officials, the YMCA reserves the right and responsibility to dis-associate our program from that individual(s). Coaches are mandated to read, sign and return this form prior to coaching any team within the Birmingham YMCA branches.

CONCUSSION FORMS

Prior to attending your first practice, all participants must read, sign and return the CDC Concussion Awareness Form. Please open the link:

FAQ

For an overview of each sport that offers most important details, please open the FAQ file.

Weather Conditions

If weather becomes an issue, call our Pelham YMCA branch. Final decisions to play will be determined (60) minutes prior to game time. Presume all games will be played unless otherwise officially canceled. Pelham YMCA Inclement Weather Line: (205)685-6530

Kindergarten readiness

The YMCA of Greater Birmingham's Kindergarten Readiness Program works with preschoolers ages 3-5 to help prepare them for a successful transition to kindergarten.

Our students learn a variety or material from pre-literacy to STEM to social-emotional skills and hands-on art, plus more. Kindergarten readiness teachers work with the children in a 1:8 teacher-student ratio in a preschool setting that is fun and engaging for young, inquisitive minds. By using a mixture of whole-group learning and age-based learning groups, our students can receive knowledge and acheive academic success in a semi-individualized and corporate format.

Kindergarten Readiness Teachers continuously evaluate each student's learning progression through observasion, interaction and evaluations. These forms of data are communicated back to parents in order to keep them involved and an integral part of the child's preschool experience.

-Pelham YMCA KRP school years begins August 20th, 2018 and follows the Shelby County School Year Calendar.